My Vet said I should euthanize my baby

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i think from what you said that the vet is most likely right it seems like your kitty is very uncomfortable and i think you should really think about what the vet said and how your kitty is acting no one can tell you what to do but please don't let her suffer
 

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I came across this a little while ago. I am hoping it will give you some comfort.

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
and pain does keep me from my sleep,
then will you do what must be done
for this , the last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand.
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For, on this day, more than the rest,
your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years.
You wouldn't want me to suffer, so
when the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend.
Only, stay with me 'til the end,
and hold me firm and speak to me
until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
from pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must now be you
who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
don't let your heart hold any tears.

(author unknown)
 

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Originally Posted by BLAISE

I came across this a little while ago. I am hoping it will give you some comfort.

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
and pain does keep me from my sleep,
then will you do what must be done
for this , the last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand.
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For, on this day, more than the rest,
your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years.
You wouldn't want me to suffer, so
when the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend.
Only, stay with me 'til the end,
and hold me firm and speak to me
until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
from pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must now be you
who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
don't let your heart hold any tears.

(author unknown)
What a beautiful poem!


The author is Julia Napier, copyright 1999
 

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I am sorry about your dear Tigerpuss. Life just,it doesn't seem fair sometimes.
First of all please, please don't think you are murdering your beloved kitty if it ends up that she must be sent to the Rainbow Bridge with the rest of our waiting kitties. They are happy and whole again, with no pain, injuries, or illness.
It took me a long time to get over having to send my precious Fred over. I held him in my arms and he looked at me and laid his little head down.
I like to think that when one kitty goes go to the Bridge, eventually that empty lap will fill up with a needy cat. If I had not not had other cats at home, I would have been straight to the shelter, not to replace Fred, he can never be replaced, but because I cannot imaging a home without a cat.
Please believe that we are sending out prayers for the right thing to happen, whatever that may be.
 
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Thank You everyone for all of your heart felt stories and things you shared with me, it means so much to me and Tigerpuss.
My baby girl is not able to sleep much any more and all she does is lay in her bed.

Her back legs are so weak she can barley walk around partly because of the fluid pressure and because she can't eat anymore.

I have decided to stop her suffering and go through with helping her go to kitty heaven, I can't stand to see her in pain I want her as comfortable as possible.

We have to take her to the vet which is a long drive, about 40 min. so is there any thing I could do to help her be more comfy in the car, her belly is so ballooned that she seems uncomfortable lying in any position except curled up in her bed, so I'll put her bed in the back of the car with me while my sister drives.

I got her some pedialyte and was wondering if most cats will just drink it the way it is or should I add water to it? I noticed it tastes strange (well at least to me, not exactly like water) I also got her the hartz milk replacement for kittens since she's only willing to drink liquids and it has a good balance of everything she needs right now. She drank a little bit of it the first time i gave it to her so I hope she'll keep at it.

I can't think straight right now so if anyone has ant tips or ideas that will help her drink more and with the car ride and anything else I'm forgetting then please let me know and Thanks again to everyone.

We go in tomorrow 04-07-08 at 5:30pm so send Tigerpuss some vibes and prayers and I'm sure that all the good energy will help too.

If anyone sends me private messages please forgive me if I don't get back right away, i will just let me get my head straight and thank you.

Tigerpuss Eternal!
FelineLuver
 

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I still remember my last ride to the Vets with James - as you will, too, with Tigerpuss.

James, too, had a large buildup of fluid in his abdomen and, had been just "vegetating" in a dark, quiet place in the house. The day was gorgeous...bright sun...the bluest sky. In the car, James, who had not stirred from a prostrate position in days, just "came alive" in response to that beauty. He sat up in the open box on my lap and I expected him to get out. He was taking in every scintilla of that sensory experience.

Make sure, if Tygerpuss is in an open bed, to watch her carefully. But, do let her do what she wants to see/watch/experience what she likes.

For liquids, I would bring some of her favorites - water, milk, tuna juice - whatever she likes. If she doesn't like the Pedialyte - leave it at home.

I would use small syringes to offer it -not to force it on her - to allow her to smell while you gently push the plunger. Once she smells and senses the liquid, her tongue will take care of the rest, I think.

Bring some small towels/facecloths for spills on the way.

She may surprise you along the way...do not let this deter you from your promise to her.
 

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I remember that ride with Yoshi last Jan knowing he wasnt coming back. it hard going to the Vet when you know what you are going to have to do. My Vet was very nice about it. I hope you will be ok.
 

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I will keep you in my thoughts, it isn't a pleasant thing to have to go through. Good luck.
 

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what a heartbreaking thread reading yours and everyone elses sad stories.

my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. you are doing the right thing for your precious tigerpuss. i know her crossing will be a great relief to her and once again she will be fit and healthy. there are many, many kitties waiting to welcome her across rainbow bridge.

to you.
 

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I know what it's like as well. All of my thoughts and prayers go out to you and everyone who's lost a wonderful feline friend. It isn't easy coming home to an empty home, one that had a cat for a soul. Tigerpuss won't be in pain any more, I know it's a hard decision to make, but you're doing the right thing.
 

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Originally Posted by tab

what a heartbreaking thread reading yours and everyone elses sad stories.

my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. you are doing the right thing for your precious tigerpuss. i know her crossing will be a great relief to her and once again she will be fit and healthy. there are many, many kitties waiting to welcome her across rainbow bridge.

to you.
i wouldn't worry about the pedialyte, if she prefers something else - just make her comfy & love all you can on here while she's still here w/you.
this is probably the hardest decision you'll ever make, but it sounds like the right one... remember that we're all here for you - not just now, but after, as well
 

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As hard as it is to let go, think about how much she is suffering and is the quality of life worth it? I lost my first cat to cancer - he was 14 lbs - and when I took him in the vet told me he could pump him full of meds and he might live another week, month or a few months. He was nothing but a walking skelton and couldn't keep anything down he ate. On top of that he could not make it to the litter pan in time unless he was constantly caged.

I could have prolonged things, but IMO it was not fair to him or me. I let him go peacefully before it got worse.

IMO its not murder - its kindness when they are in that downhill stage of life.
 

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My hearts are prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am praying for strength and comfort for you today.
 

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Hold while you drive, not only will it make her realize that you love her, but it will help you through the drive. I once asked my nineteen year old dog not to die, I told him I needed him, it was hard for him, he was blind, and deaf, healthy though. I didn't know what to do, I was young, but as I started to see that he was slowing down, I laid with him that night, and I told him I loved him, I held him and I whispered in his ear that I was ready for him to go to sleep, I was allright if he couldn't handle the pain anymore. I know he understood me, he died the next week, I understood, I think he follows me everywhere now and guards me, I dream of him. I hope that you can handle your decision, you did make the right one. She is ready, maybe she is just trying to tell you she wants to cross the rainbow bridge. Don't fear for her, you cared for her so long, she will always be with you, she will guide your sould one day to heaven. Good luck, I am sorry for you loss
 

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My deepest condolences for the loss of Tigerpuss. It has been 8 months since I had to take that last ride to the vet with Meowser and I still miss him terribly


My
goes out to you during this difficult time!
 

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I wouldn't revive this thread if it were not for what could be seen as a coincidence by some but for me it just couldn't possibly be.

When I posted about loosing Brat kitten April 6th it was the first time I had spoken of it sense the incident Dec 23,2007. Shortly after I wrote this I went back to the on-line support group that helped me through the initial phases of grieving and was able to post my version of a memorial - the signature below and another tag I use in a pet advocacy group - I still I cry when I work with her pics but the grieve doesn't over whelm me like it once did - The signatures and such are the closest thing I have - she deserves more but some how I think her legacy is more than any thing I can generate on a computer.


Remember how I said my dog took Brat Kitten's life?


Yesterday evening Gary brought home two kittens whose mom and litter mates had been killed by their owners dog. At first the guy was just going to let Gary take one but between my shrieking and swearing over the phone and my husband's personal persuasiveness we were able to rescue both of them.

I am glad we got them both they are soo cute - like a match set.


I lost one to a dog but got to rescue two from another dog - these new arrivals are about the same age Brat was when we lost her.


I added this final piece to this thread seeing I have not spoken of the incident else where and some how it is appropriate - like a confirmation from the power that is the universe {in which ever fashion the reader understands}

{click to enlarge pics}
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/tlr823/my four leged family/DSCF2156.jpg
The babies we rescued from cat killing dog. They lost their mother and litter mates to this dog who was still being kept in same area unrestrained /unrestricted. {some people are idiots}
I have learned from them - as long as we can play together we can thrive through even the most heart breaking experiences.


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/tlr823/my four leged family/DSCF1825.jpg
Ferocious - the feral who got a chance to be protected, pampered and loved dearly. She is so precious to me. I have learned fro her - Relationships = together + quality time .


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/...ged family/growingMissBrattkittenDSCF1539.jpg
Brat Kitten few days before she went to the rainbow bridge. My love kitten oh how I miss her dearly - Her life was way to short but it was not in vein. She taught me love isn't love until your sacrifice some thing precious.


When one is willing to make a choice they know is going to hurt so their beloved furbabies can be relieved from suffering - you have sacrificed- you have set the pain of parting willing upon yourself so that your furbaby doesn't have to physically suffer. That is the sacrifice of love. . . .
 

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Man you guys are so strong. I can't imagine what the last ride with Popsie will be like. It gets hard to breath just thinking about it. I will probably have to have somebody drive because I don't think I could. I'm so sorry you had to lose your baby girl FelineLuver.
 

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It is a very hard thing to do - it is the one time I wish I couldnt drive, and could get someone to take me. Fortunately, my vets is only a few minutes drive away.
 
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